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Post by cadeby on Apr 30, 2015 16:13:19 GMT -1
Section A whole black colt, named FLYNN de Kingmaker. Sire - Coverdales Carnival King Dam - Akehurst Heather's Lass Born in the field at 6.30pm yesterday, just as we were fetching a head-collar to bring his mum into her foaling box for the night. Flynn is a full brother to the delightfully bonkers Dakota (born 2013), so if he has the same comedien traits, we have a fun-filled summer ahead  This is Lass reaching round to nuzzle Flynn for the first time. He's just 3 minutes old in this photo and, at this point, we didn't know if he was a boy or a girl. I wonder if Lass could tell from the very first sniff?  |
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Post by Debbie on Apr 30, 2015 16:17:45 GMT -1
 Welcome to the world Flint!!! LOL, almost spelled Flynn from "Tangled"  He's beautiful  I love how you captured that first magical moment with him and Lass
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Post by cadeby on Apr 30, 2015 16:51:04 GMT -1
I wanted to name him Flynn and may still get my way if we have any more colts this year, but it was Martin's choice this time. Flint shares his name with Martin's beloved Percheron mare who is getting on in years now. She's never had a foal of her own, so Little Flint will be a way to keep Big Flint's memory going for us  ETA - I did get my way Martin has agreed that FLYNN suits him better than Flint, so he's had a slight name change |
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Post by jap on Apr 30, 2015 17:11:13 GMT -1
well done, still waiting for our second.They are running late this year.
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Post by maggie on Apr 30, 2015 18:40:55 GMT -1
He's lovely Helen and Lass is looking very well.
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Post by cadeby on Apr 30, 2015 20:10:16 GMT -1
...They are running late this year. I have Lowhouses Fiona due tonight, but she's not showing any imminent signs, so I suspect she'll run late too. |
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Post by Blackshadow Dales on May 1, 2015 0:47:57 GMT -1
Beautiful colt!!! Can't wait to see photos of him up and running. Well done Lass!
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Post by harveydales on May 1, 2015 5:06:03 GMT -1
Congratulations! He's lovely.
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Post by dalesnfellfan on May 1, 2015 10:06:16 GMT -1
Congratulations, I love the photo
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Post by kathnsonny on May 1, 2015 10:48:19 GMT -1
Aw that's a lovely photo
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Post by colmworthdales on May 1, 2015 11:25:14 GMT -1
Lovely photo. Hope he is as strong as he looks.
Sure most of the mares are holding on to their babies until the nights warm up a bit. Had another frost here in Bedfordshire last night so it is not surprising my ponies still have a lot of their winter fluff.
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Post by jap on May 1, 2015 12:13:43 GMT -1
camilla is over a week late now, looks like I am going to miss the breed show if she doesnt push tonight.
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Post by cadeby on May 1, 2015 12:17:16 GMT -1
Lovely photo. Hope he is as strong as he looks Yes, he's a healthy, strong lad and it's a good job because it's been raining NON-STOP for the 40 hours since he was born  Lass is an experienced mother and she likes her comfort, so she has the good sense to take her baby out of the foaling-box for a quick sprint round then brings him back inside for milk and long sleeps in the dry. Belle, on the other hand, the dam of Firestar, is a maiden and has her boy out virtually 24/7. He is a drowned-rat in comparison! Here's an outdoor photo of Flynn in the rain this morning, and a couple of indoor ones which show off his lovely plush fur. He's a gorgeous shade of blue-black at the moment, but yesterday we noticed that he has white hairs in his tail and stifles, so we have the "could he be blue roan" debate going on again....    ...and one of Belle and Firestar in the rain. He's now 2 1/2 weeks old -  [/quote] |
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Post by Debbie on May 1, 2015 13:38:26 GMT -1
 trust a Dales to be packing her own lunch ~ Belle's carrying a flower with her. Awwhh, I'm so glad Lass is an old hand at this and knows how to keep her little one warm and dry. Firestar looks sturdy enough to be out exploring in the rains, though and he'll probably be grand when the weather is pelting down for future eventing or trec type jaunts Maybe it's just the camera, but to me, it looks like Flint has white hairs peeking through on his forehead. It would be wonderful if he were blue roan, but I think he's a gorgeous foal no matter the colour ...editing to add safe delivery vibes for Fi
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Post by Fi on May 1, 2015 20:17:01 GMT -1
Congratulations, he's beautiful!! What lovely wise eyes he has.
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